Using diversity of experiences, backgrounds and interests as a resource, this seminar will explore various topics in Comparative Culture Studies as well as Communication. Expanding on models of culture and communication including, (Hall, 1976, Kramsch, 1993, Byram, 1997)students will connect products, practices, people and communities with perspectives and differences in communication. These models will be used to explore how our ideas of culture and identity are constructed and how these are maintained in the mass media today. Themes will be introduced and developed using the textbook, but students are expected to make weekly contributions through mini presentations and assignments based on their own research and experiences.
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授業計画/Class |
Introduction and outline, research, reading and presentation plan. Form groups and decide group leaders, make schedule Self introduction of background, interests and experiences. Assign first readings
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事前学習/Preparation |
Read syllabus and course notes. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
Introduction to intercultural communication Models and Frameworks: Perspectives, People, Practices, Products, Communities What is culture? Why do we communicate?
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事前学習/Preparation |
Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
PRESENTATION#1 Culture Model Info-graphic Poster Presentations Perspectives, People, Products, Practices, Communities
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事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare Poster Presentation Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
Culture Dimensions and Communication Styles Communication Style and Cultural Orientation Profile
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事前学習/Preparation |
Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
PRESENTATION#2 Communication Style and Cultural Orientation Analysis Poster Analyse and describe one category using support (examples, evidence, explanation or expert) |
事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare Poster Presentation Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
Language and Thought, Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, Words and Meaning, Loan Words, Etymology, Pragmatics and Semantics |
事前学習/Preparation |
Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
PRESENTATION#3 Loan Words and Language Analysis Poster Presentation Using SPEAKING Model (Hymes, 1974) Identify, analyse and describe examples of language in context
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事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare Poster Presentation Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
Conflict, Culture Shock and Critical Incidents Work through case studies and examples of cross-cultural situations
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事前学習/Preparation |
Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
PRESENTATION#4 Critical Incident, Culture Shock and Communication Break Down Advice Exchange Prepare, describe, explain or illustrate a real life scenario or situation from experience Find a solution or give advice on working through the issue |
事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare Poster Presentation Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
Speech Acts and Relationship Building Using Humor to make connections and bridge differences Social Aspects of language and intercultural communication |
事前学習/Preparation |
Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
PRESENTATION#5 Humor Analysis Presentation How and why do we make others laugh? Language and Communication Review
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事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare Poster Presentation Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
Fieldtrip Preparation, background information, objectives, basics of ethnographic research and fieldwork. Coorporation (Google, Amazon, Rakuten, NHK, Fuji TV) Social/Cultural (Mosque, Church, Synagogue, Museum)
Student groups: illustrator, participant-observer, photographer, reporter/interviewers, researcher.
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事前学習/Preparation |
Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
Fieldtrip |
事前学習/Preparation |
Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
Fieldtrip Report and Summary Presentation |
事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare Field Report Presentation Read handouts, prepare discussion questions, preview keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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授業計画/Class |
FINAL PRESENTATION Country Communication Style and Cultural Orientation Profile Poster |
事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare Poster Presentation Review handouts, questions, keywords and concepts. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Prepare Poster Presentation Read the class notes and review the vocabulary. |
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